When Should I Cut My Cake On The Wedding Day?
Choosing the perfect time to cut your cake is super important. There are going to be so many memorable moments from your wedding day and some will remain longer than others. There are many factors that contribute to your big day and cutting the cake is one of the best, especially for the photo album. Whether you opt for something big and bold or something light and subtle, cutting the cake is one of the first moments couples embrace together.
By now you probably have your wedding plans in place, so a key question is when do you cut the cake? Is it best to cut the cake during the ceremony or in the actual reception, although there are no set rules there are pretty standard times but it all comes down to your own personal preferences. So in this short blog we’re going to look at everything you need to know about cutting your wedding cake.
When Do I Cut The Cake?
As discussed previously there are no set rules when it comes to cutting your wedding cake, you could choose to cut your cake before or after your meal depending on the schedule for the rest of the day. We think the perfect time to cut the cake is after everyone has finished their meal unless you have religious beliefs that prevent you from doing so.
Many people take the cake cutting ceremony as a cue to leave because the party is coming to a close so a good option may be to cut the cake before dinner and distribute the cake once people have finished eating, this allows the catering team time to cut it and hand it out subsequently allowing your cake as a dessert.
How Long After Dinner Should I Cut The Wedding Cake?
Again there is no specific time schedule to stick to when it comes to cutting your wedding cake but we usually recommend waiting around 1hr 30mins before cutting your cake. This simply allows guests to enjoy and digest their meals and also do a little socializing in the process before bringing the attention back to the bride and groom. Another good time to cut the cake is before the last dance, and is the perfect opportunity to end a somewhat amazing day.
Should I Cut My Wedding Cake Before or After The Toast?
Again, although cutting the cake before toasts may seem like a good idea at the time this may give off the impression that your ceremony is drawing to a close, because many see the cutting of the cake as one of the last big stages of the day. We always suggest cutting the cake before toasts. This helps to avoid unnecessary confusion during one of your most intimate moments as a newly married couple.
Cutting The Wedding Cake
Once you have decided when is the right time to cut your cake you need to decide how and when to announce the cutting of your cake. This gives guests time to prepare and settle down, so a quick announcement to communicate with your guests is the perfect opportunity. It’s traditional for both the bride and groom to cut the wedding cake.
